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Grammys Lineup 2021: Taylor Swift, BTS, Billie Eilish and More

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Taylor Swift, BTS and Megan Thee Stallion Will Perform at the Grammys

The awards show next Sunday night will feature a mix of live and taped appearances shot in downtown Los Angeles.

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  • Published March 7, 2021Updated March 8, 2021, 4:05 a.m. ET

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, BTS, Harry Styles, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion will be among the performers at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards next Sunday, in a mix of live and taped appearances shot in downtown Los Angeles, the Recording Academy announced.

The show, hosted by Trevor Noah, will also feature performances by Bad Bunny, Doja Cat, Maren Morris, Roddy Ricch, Post Malone, Lil Baby, DaBaby and others, in a format the academy is describing, with a nod toward coronavirus safety, as artists “coming together, while still safely apart.” Mickey Guyton, the first Black female artist to be nominated for best country solo performance, will take the stage, as well as Black Pumas, the little-known soul band that received three nominations, including record and album of the year.

The show will be broadcast by CBS and on Paramount+, the new streaming platform from the network’s parent company, ViacomCBS, that launched on Thursday, replacing CBS All Access.

One notable absence among this year’s performers: Adele, whose potential appearance has been the subject of fervent speculation by fans online. Ben Winston, the Grammys’ executive producer, said in an interview that Adele would not be involved.

Fans of the British singer have been waiting more than five years for the follow-up to her album “25,” and most recently got their hopes up in October when she hosted “Saturday Night Live” — only to declare in her monologue, “My album’s not finished.” Her label, Columbia, has given no updates on when that album may be ready.

This year’s Grammys had been planned for Jan. 31, but were postponed in early January as coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County were peaking. Those numbers have since greatly declined, although the area is still considered to have a “very high risk” level for infection.

The show will be the latest test of the viability of a major awards show during the pandemic. The Golden Globes, on Feb. 28, had disastrous ratings, drawing 62 percent fewer viewers than last year.

To draw an audience, the Grammys are counting on the star power of their performers and the possibility of a fresh look. This year’s show is the first under the purview of Winston, who takes over after a four-decade run by Ken Ehrlich, the producer who established “Grammy moments” — artist pairings across generations and genres — and who sometimes clashed with stars.

One feature this year takes a cue from the pandemic itself. The Grammys will highlight the struggles of independent music venues by having staff from four live music spots — the Troubadour and the Hotel Café in Los Angeles, the Apollo Theater in New York and Nashville’s Station Inn — present various award categories and encourage fans to support their local clubs.

Beyoncé received nine nominations in eight categories, more than any other artist. Swift and Lipa are each up for six prizes.

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Source: Music - nytimes.com


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